Patient Care Associate – ED / Nights

Mercy; Oklahoma; On-site; USD 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Mercy Hospital – W Memorial Rd in Oklahoma is seeking a Night shift PCA to assist in individualized patient care under the direction of a nurse. You will work within the Emergency Department as part of a collaborative team to deliver essential clinical and non-clinical support.

The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent, plus completion of Mercy's 175-hour training if needed, and BLS within one month. Lifting up to 50 pounds and standing for extended periods are required.

Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma, GED, CNA/CPTC or Mercy coworker.
• Experience: 175-hour training program provided by Mercy if no prior experience, within 90 days.
• Certifications: BLS within one month of hire; PCA competencies within 3 months.
• Physical: ability to lift 50 pounds; prolonged standing and walking; bend, kneel, reach and squat.

Responsibilities

• Assist in individualized patient care under RN or LPN direction.
• Work cooperatively as part of a care team to meet group goals.
• Perform designated clinical procedures and non-clinical tasks essential to patient care.

Skills

Compassionate care

Team player

Education

High school diploma / GED

CNA/CPTC or Mercy coworker enrollment

Job description

Find your calling at Mercy!

Position Details

Nights, Full Time, 36 hrs/wk

Mercy Hospital – W Memorial Rd

Emergency Department

Overview

Under the direction of the RN or LPN, assists in the individualized care of the patient to achieve the patients’ highest level of wellness. Works cooperatively with others as part of a team; recognizes the importance of group goals. Performs designated clinical procedures and non-clinical support tasks essential to providing care to the patient.

Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma, G.E.D, CNA/CPTC. or enrolled in a healthcare career program through their high school curriculum, and/or a current co-worker of Mercy.


• Experience: In the state of practice: If no previous experience, Mercy will provide a required 175-hour training program that meets the state of practice Department of Health and Senior Services requirements. The program will be completed as part of the new hire orientation process and must be completed within 90 days of hire to remain in the PCA position per state guidelines.


• Certifications: BLS Required within one month of hire, completion of PCA competencies within 3 months of hire.


• Minimum Physical Requirements: Position requires individuals to push, pull, and/or lift 50 pounds on a regular basis. Position requires prolonged standing and walking each shift. Position requires the ability to grip, reach, bend, kneel, twist, and squat to perform duties.

What Makes You a Good Match for Mercy?

Compassion and professionalism go hand-in-hand with us. Having a positive outlook and a strong sense of advocacy is in perfect step with our mission and vision. We’re also collaborative and unafraid to do a little extra to deliver excellent care — that’s just part of our commitment.

Why Mercy?

From day one, Mercy offers outstanding benefits – including medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, tuition support, and matched retirement plans for team members working 32+ hours per pay period.

Join a caring, collaborative team where your voice matters. At Mercy, you’ll help shape the future of healthcare through innovation, technology, and compassion. As we grow, you’ll grow with us.